"Deli Boys" Canceled After Two Seasons at Hulu
Despite 98% Rotten Tomatoes approval, the six-episode second season did not draw enough viewers for Hulu to justify a third season.
- Hulu has canceled the crime comedy-drama Deli Boys after two seasons, with sources citing insufficient viewership as the primary reason; the Onyx Collective series starred Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Poorna Jagannathan.
- Created by Abdullah Saeed, the series followed Pakistani-American brothers Mir Dar and Raj Dar who inherited their late father's secret criminal empire, gaining recognition for centering South Asian representation.
- Despite maintaining a 98% Tomatometer score and 86% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes, the show failed to capture sufficient audience to justify renewal, never appearing in Nielsen's top 10 streaming rankings.
- To boost appeal, the network expanded the second-season cast with Fred Armisen as casino magnate Max Sugar, alongside Andrew Rannells, Kumail Nanjiani, Lilly Singh, Robin Thede, and Tan France in supporting roles.
- The series ended on a cliffhanger with its plot unresolved; meanwhile, star Poorna Jagannathan moves to HBO Max's Lanterns, premiering tomorrow, August 16, 2026.
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"Deli Boys" Canceled After Two Seasons at Hulu
Hulu is saying goodbye to one of its most distinctive comedies. According to Deadline, Deli Boys has been canceled after two seasons, bringing the acclaimed crime dramedy about two Pakistani American brothers unexpectedly pulled into their family’s criminal empire to an end.What’s Happening:Starring Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh and Poorna Jagannathan,...
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(Photo Credit: Hulu) Hulu recently canceled the fan-favorite crime comedy-drama series after two seasons. Following the unexpected cancellation, a new report has revealed why the streaming service made the decision. The crime comedy-drama series Deli Boys premiered on Hulu on March 6, 2025. Season 2 premiered on May 28, 2026. The first season has 10 episodes, while the second has six. The Hulu show currently has a 98% Tomatometer score and an 86…
'Deli Boys' Canceled After 2 Seasons at Hulu
Hulu and Onyx Collective’s crime comedy series “Deli Boys” will not return after two seasons at the streamer, TheWrap has learned. The comedy series averaged a 98% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, but did not reach a wide enough audience to score a third season. Season 2 concluded in May. “Deli Boys” starred Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh and Poorna Jagannathan. “Saturday Night Live” alum Fred Armisen joined the cast as a series regular…
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